Contracts Administration Assistant-Lateral Transfer-Behavioral Health

Salary : $4,820.34 - $5,760.76 Monthly
Location : Bakersfield, CA
Job Type: Full time
Job Number: LT132
Department: BEHAVIORAL HEALTH & RECOVERY SERVICES
Opening Date: 12/09/2025
Closing Date: 1/6/2026 5:00 PM Pacific

Position Information

LATERAL TRANSFER OPPORTUNITY - This is a transfer opportunity restricted to permanent employees of the County of Kern who have successfully completed their initial probationary period.
Minimum Qualifications/Employment Standards: Any combination of training, experience and education equivalent to completion of a recognized four (4) year college curriculum and one (1) year of experience in contracts administration, purchasing or related field.
Full Job Description for: Contracts Administration Assistant
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We always encourage our employees to grow and develop. Kern County has a culture of innovation that allows employees to explore creative and more efficient ways to accomplish their work. We provide access to training and continued professional development in an effort to ensure that our employees have opportunities for career growth.

Additional Information
A background check may be conducted for this classification.
Following an offer of employment, you may be required to submit to post offer medical and drug screening tests at County expense.
This examination will establish an eligible list from which an immediate appointment will be made at the Kern County Behavioral Health and Recovery Services Department.
Successful candidates will remain on the eligible list for a period of twelve-months, unless specified otherwise by the Civil Service Commission.
For more information regarding Kern County's recruitment process, please see our .

Kern County is an ADA compliant and an equal opportunity employer and encourages all qualified individuals from diverse backgrounds to apply.
Kern County Employee Benefits

*As a regular or provisional employee of Kern County, working twenty (20) hours or more per week, you are presently eligible for the following benefits as described below:

: (Medical/Dental/Vision): Kern County offers five affordable medical options. Kern Legacy Health Plans are medical and prescription health plan options administered directly by the County of Kern. Kaiser Permanente is also an option. Employees may also choose from two dental plans; Liberty Dental PPO or HMO. The vision coverage is provided through Vision Service Plan (VSP).

: Kern County Employees' Retirement Association (KCERA). This Section 401 (a) defined benefit retirement plan requires employer and employee contribution and pays retired employees a pension based on salary, years of service, and age upon retirement.

: This section 457 plan allows employees to contribute on a pre-tax basis to a supplemental retirement account which is then paid out to them when they retire.

Note: Both Kern County and the employee contribute to Social Security and Medicare as follows:

• The County of Kern withholds 6.2% for Social Security (FICA1) and 1.45% for Medicare (FICA2) from employee's payroll warrants
• The County matches the employee's 6.2% for Social Security and 1.45% for Medicare

: EAP is available to help you take control of your life

: Chimienti & Associates (Administrator) offers the following voluntary benefits and can be deducted on a pre-tax bases: Short Term Disability Coverage, Accident Plan, Cancer Plan and a Flexible Spending Account.

Paid Holiday Leave: 12 set days (per calendar year)
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I have a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and have attached a copy of the degree or transcripts to my application. ***If you are unable to attach a copy of your degree or transcripts to your application, you may e-mail them to venegasmichelle@KernCounty.com

• Yes
• No

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Are you currently a permanent County of Kern employee? (Please note, this is a lateral transfer opportunity which is restricted to permanent County of Kern employees only.)

• Yes, I am currently a County of Kern employee
• No, I am not a permanent County of Kern employee.

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